In the Media
FMR is proud to serve as the voice for the Mississippi River and the people who care about it — at the Capitol, in our communities and in the media. Many thanks to the reporters who take the time to cover important river issues.
Legal Reader ― March 14, 2018
by Sara Teller
3M's pollution settlement will go towards drinking water protection work. FMR's executive director Whitney Clark notes many metro communities would be better off switching from groundwater and public well-based systems to non-well sources like the Mississippi River, for a safer and more sustainable water supply.
Star Tribune ― March 9, 2018
Dakota County celebrated a new trail at Pine Bend Scientific and Natural Area, protected in part, thanks to FMR in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Dakota County.
MPR ― March 6, 2018
by Mark Steil
Minnesota's plans to reduce nitrates in drinking water are moving closer to completion. But FMR and other groups and experts are concerned that we're not moving fast enough to get to clean water.
(Republished in Waseca County News.)
(Republished in Waseca County News.)
Star Tribune ― March 2, 2018
by Josephine Marcotty
The 3M settlement prompted many to examine the state of our metro water supply. FMR's executive director Whitney Clark noted the importance of both cleaning up pollution and switching more of our public water supply from wells to the Mississippi River as a more sustainable source.
Pioneer Press ― February 15, 2018
by the Pioneer Press Editorial Board
Woodworker's Journal ― January 4, 2018
by As part of a series of local stewardship outings associated with the event, Verizon volunteers helped FMR plant over 75 trees in Inver Grove Heights.
Downtown St. Paul Voice ― December 31, 2017
by editor Tim Spitzak
Michael Bischoff started the River Story Map as a collaborative art project to make visible and celebrate the personal relationships we have with the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities.
(Republished in the South St. Paul Voice.)
(Republished in the South St. Paul Voice.)
Star Tribune ― December 15, 2017
by Janet Moore
More than 60 years after streetcar service was discontinued in the Twin Cities, a key advisory committee has recommended bringing the streetcar back along the Riverview Corridor but in a much different form. While supportive, FMR and the National Park Service are keeping a close eye on possible plans to create a el for streetcar below Fort Snelling.
Jazz Police ― December 4, 2017
by Andrea Canter
Thank you the amazing Laura Caviana for not only releasing her beautiful CD"'Confluence' but donating part of its sale and funds raised at its release party to FMR.
St. Cloud Times ― November 15, 2017
The Laura Caviani Trio Concert, 4 p.m. First United Methodist Church of the St. Cloud Region, 1107 Pine Cone Road S, Sartell. This is a CD release concert, with free will offering proceeds going to Friends of the Mississippi River.
Park Bugle ― October 31, 2017
by Kristal Leebrick
A new water quality mural, the first of its kind in St. Paul, helps educate Como Lake visitors and neighbors.
Forester Magazines ― October 23, 2017
by David C. Richardson
Hastings Star Gazette ― October 11, 2017
by by Jake Pfeiffer
Hastings High School students worked with FMR to clear out invasive plant species from Vermillion River Linear Park to help prepare the site to be planted for wildlife and pollinator habitat.
(Republished in the Rosemount Town Pages and Farmington Independent.
My Minnesota Blog ― October 7, 2017
by John Harrington
After learning about buckthorn from FMR, this blogger is doing his part to reduce its spread.
Camden Community News ― October 2, 2017
by Beth Vang
In partnership with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, amongst others, FMR hosted a walk to the river for Northsiders across the Dowling Avenue Interstate-94 overpass to gather feedback on how to best improve the experience and riverfront access for pedestrians and cyclists.